Is your Employee Handbook Compliant?
Courtesy of Ahola Your employee handbook introduces your company’s mission, vision, policies, procedures and culture to new hires while serving as a guidepost for employees and managers. It’s important to […]
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June 26, 2020
Employees Under 59 ½ Can Take Retirement Plan Distributions Without Penalty Under CARES Act
By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This law allows retirement […]
June 19, 2020
Supreme Court Rules That Title VII Covers LGBTQ Employees
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE In a surprising six-three decision written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that Title VII of the 1964 Civil […]
June 11, 2020
Rules and Guidance for Companies With Employees at Home
Courtesy of Ahola Even though your employees are working from home, they still need good, open communication channels between you and them. As a manager, keep the flow of information […]
June 10, 2020
5 Considerations for Employee Health Screening
By Linda Olejniczak, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Companies are looking for ways to make the workplace as safe as possible, and the concept of screening employees for COVID-19 […]
May 29, 2020
New Fluctuating Workweek Rule Allows Employers More Options as Employee Work Schedules May Change
By Michael Burns, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE Last week the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule addressing compensation for non-exempt employees that work flexible or […]
May 28, 2020
CDC Provides Additional Interim Guidance on Reopening for Businesses With ‘Workers at High Risk’
By Heather Nezich, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE The CDC has issued a 60-page document, “CDC Activities and Initiatives Supporting the COVID-19 Response and the President’s Plan for Opening […]
May 28, 2020
Under the Radar Benefit Change: Employees Making Mid-Year Health Insurance Changes
By Anthony Kaylin, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made it easier for employees to make mid-year changes to their health insurance coverage for 2020 […]
May 9, 2020
EEOC Guidance for Employers During COVID-19
The spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has employers rightly concerned about how to handle threats of contagion in the workplace. Along with those worries come concerns about violating other laws in the process of trying …
May 8, 2020
Businesses Will Need Protection from Worker and Customer Liability Lawsuits
As businesses plan to re-open to serve, produce, and employ they do so with a very large legal threat. What if a customer or an employee claims they contracted Coronavirus from its place of business?
May 6, 2020
If Employees Get Sick With COVID-19 When We Return to Work, Are Employers Liable?
The biggest fear for employers is what to do if an employee who came back to work is later diagnosed with COVID-19. Are employers liable for these situations?
May 4, 2020
In the Time of COVID-19, Should We be Worried About the Warn Act?
In today’s current environment, many organizations have either furloughed or temporarily laid off their employees. Does the WARN Act apply to these situations? In 1988 Congress passed the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act …
May 2, 2020
It’s OK to Say “No”
One of the hardest things for HR to do is to say “no.” Fires and more fires have to be attended to, even if it isn’t in the HR bailiwick. Not everything is important, yet …
May 1, 2020
Technology Challenges Lead to Lost Productivity, Study Suggests
Employers continue to face many technical challenges as they seek to ensure business continuity during the pandemic and the “Stay Safe, Stay Home” order implemented by Governor Whitmer. For some organizations, the transition to remote …
May 1, 2020
As Employers Eye Re-opening, Be Aware of Potential Legal Issues
Employers are making plans to re-open in the near future. When employers do, they will need to act deliberately to avoid compliance and legal risks.
March 30, 2020
CARES Act Changes OTC Rules for FSA, HRA, and HSA as well as Telemedicine
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) has now been signed into law on March 27, 2020. It is a mammoth bill of over 880 pages, and contains many employee benefit-related items. This …
March 26, 2020
Ways to Protect Your Mental Health During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every one of us, and we are each processing it differently. Never before in my lifetime have I experienced a shelter-in-place order. This is a big adjustment for all of …
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